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Title: PVC recurve
Post by: Gil on August 08, 2013, 07:54:00 AM
I would like to share with you guys an idea for introducing kids to our sport.I know PVC bows have been shown in the past but this one have an interesting twist.The bows were made by a friend for introducing students to archery in their school but without spending too much.

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii235/an0daw/pvc.jpg)
Title: Re: PVC recurve
Post by: on August 08, 2013, 09:16:00 AM
Those are pretty cool! And for a great cause.

I was wondering, though, how do they shoot?

Bisch
Title: Re: PVC recurve
Post by: johnnyk71 on August 08, 2013, 09:20:00 AM
they actually shoot surprisingly well. i have a friend who made some just like those (i think he learned from the Backyard Bowyer on Youtube). we estimated that they were pulling close to 40 pounds. they really had good cast to them! pretty interesting concept. kinda like selfbows in a way.
Title: Re: PVC recurve
Post by: 2fletch on August 08, 2013, 01:43:00 PM
Someone brought one into the shop last week. It felt nice and smooth pulling it back, the cast seemed good, but the hand shock was jarring. I believe that you would have to get some of the weight out of the tips by narrowing them.
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Post by: JEFF B on August 08, 2013, 04:28:00 PM
way cool indeed Gil
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Post by: Tater on August 08, 2013, 04:46:00 PM
Great idea...!

 Not like selfbows ...at all..  :nono:
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Post by: VictoryHunter on August 08, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
Very cool! That is a great way to get kids involved.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 08, 2013, 09:03:00 PM
Neat Idea Gil.  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: PVC recurve
Post by: BuckeyeGuy on August 08, 2013, 09:56:00 PM
Very cool Gil